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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,305.76 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,305.76 and 651.36 is: 977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,305.76 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,305.76 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,305.76 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 850,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,519.83/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.04

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